Knightly Orders - Part 3 The Reiksguard

The Grand Order of the Reiksguard (Possibly a Sigmarite templar order. The fluff and referances are contradictory. However I have been told GW admitted it was a mistake in thier fluff to discribe this order as templars of Sigmar) The most famous and leathal order in the Empire, the knights of this order swear to protect the Emperor at all costs. “Founded during the reign of Wilhelm, the first Emperor in the line of the princes of Altdorf, the Reiksguard is recruited from the oldest sons of the Empire's nobility. Unlike other Knightly Orders, the Reiksguard is divided into warriors who fight on foot and on horseback. Regardless of how they fight, the Knights' weapons are of the highest quality, and their armour is polished to a mirror-like finish and topped with crests that carry the colours of reigning Emperor Karl Franz. The Reiksguard Knights are the Emperor's best troops and, as such, form the core of his household guard. In this way, many masters of the Order have served as Imperial bodyguards, both on the field of battle as well as at other, more stately, functions. It is traditional also for the Grand Master of the Reiksguard to serve as the Reiksmarshal, second only in authority to the Emperor himself in matters of war. In battle, the Reiksguard favour fighting in large regiments, the better to cow the enemy with the full splendor of their mirrored armour and crimson plumes. Imperial history is full of references to great battles won by a decisive charge by the Reiksguard Knights or a stalwart defense by the Reiksguard foot. Despite the potential power and influence that such a reputation offers, the Reiksguard has always stayed apolitical and loyal first, last, and always to the reigning Emperor — a stance that has in the past set them at odds with other, more transient Orders”.

Using the Reiksguard in Warhammer
+ 5 points/ +10points for Inner Circle
Reiksguard are considered stubborn

Test Model for Nuln Spearman WIP pics

So this is a test model for my Nuln army, I plan on doing black as the main color, with complimenting colors varying throughout different units. (one handgunners unit black and red, while another would be black and purple for example.) You can't tell in the pics, but I highlighted the black cloth with a new technique using dark browns instead of greys or blue-grey for a more natural cloth look, as greys or blue-greys tend to make the cloth look like stone.


This is how he came in a bitz trade from a friend. (Yes, I do have friends.)

Re-primed and ready to have paint slapped on him.

Finished Spearman test model. (It took more time to publish this post than to paint this mini, can't ya tell?!)

Knightly Orders part 2 - Knights Panther

The second in the Knights of the Empire series brings us to The Knights Panther. Although, I personally do not plan on using them in my empire army, (as they do not match my color scheme), I will include them here on the blog, for reference.

The Knights Panther trace their origins to the wars against Araby, when returning crusaders
brought back outlandish animals from the east. Some of these Knights adopted the
panther as their emblem creating the Order of the Knights Panther. The Knights of this order
wear armour of dark blue and silver.



Arabian War-Horses: +8 points per model.
(+13 Inner Circle)



The Knights Panther ride horses with a bloodlineage from the great
steeds of Araby. When charging you may add an extra D6 inches onto
the Charge range. (Cannot be used with the Steel Standard).



Note: The Knights Panther’s sister order the Knights Jaguar may also have the same ability.

You can also find out more on the history of the Knights Panther here.

Empire Inventory

I took inventory of what I own for Empire...

General on Griffon
General on Foot
General Mounted
Death Wizard (Reaper)
Shadow Wizard (Mordheim)
Light Wizard (kit)
Fire Wizard (flag)
Life Wizard (flag)
Beast Wizard (flag.)
Metal Wizard (kit)
Heavens Wizard (Mounted)
Mounted engineer
Engineer with repeater pistol
Warrior Priest
Grand Master of the Blazing Sun
Dwarven Engineer
25 Spearmen w/ command
25 Spearmen w/ Command
10 Handgunners w/ Command
H. Long Rifle
15 Spearmen
32 Knights
100 Militia
20 outriders/ Pistoleers
50 Handgunners
16 Archers
30 Swordmen
16 Bret. Knights
10 Greatswords (incl. Command)
4 Cannon
3 Mortar
2 Rocket Batteries
2 Helblasters Volley Gun
70 Flagellants
30 dwarf Miners
Giant
Steam Tank
Dwarf Gyrocopter

I know, I have some units in there from other armies, but they are going to "count as" Empire units. (More on this later.)

Update

Ok, so it has been a while since I updated for those of you who are keeping a wether eye on the blog. So, I am finally sitting down to due a quick update.

I have the following units built...

15 Militia

2x 25 Spearmen w/ FC (Most of them are primed even!)

10 Handgunners w/ FC

2 Cannon

1 Helstorm

If I wasn't working on Orks so much, I might actually get some more Empire together and painted. I WILL have an army painted someday!

Welcome to the Empire!

Welcome to the my Empire army blog. Under the advise of a friend (Thanks Mike), I decided it was time to blog all my current projects. I also am working on Orks for Warhammer 40K, (See the Ork blog), and Harad for Lord of the Rings battle game. (Not to mention the PILES of scenery that I have to build and paint.) But, that is another post for another blog. This blog is dedicated to all things of the Empire persuasion. Check back from time to time for ideas, background stories, paint schemes, conversion ideas, and best of all...the pix! I will also be posting different resources that I have gathered around the net. (Credit to the original sources will be posted as well as links where I got them from.)